Tag: south africa

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Kolapo OlapojuApril 17, 2015

“Close your shops and stay at home” – Nigerians in South Africa advised to avoid xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju To avoid falling victim to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Nigerians living in the country have ...

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Janeth JApril 16, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Imo REC under fire over fresh PVC distribution, Rep calls for evacuation of Nigerians from S’Africa, Ndume wants APC to zone Senate presidency to Borno, and more

There was renewed call Thursday for the immediate redeployment of the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Dr. Gabriel Ada ...

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Janeth JApril 16, 2015

Xenophobic attacks: Lawmaker wants Nigerians in South Africa evacuated

by Ranti Joseph Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje has called for the evacuation of Nigerians ...

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Ada IgboanugoApril 10, 2015

South African rapper, AKA will be coming back to town for something special

by Chinwe Okafor If you missed him earlier, here is your chance once again. South African rapper, AKA will be ...

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ifrekeMarch 27, 2015

Amokachi blames Keshi for Nigeria’s defeat to Uganda

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi, has tried to distance himself from the limp display in the ...

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ifrekeMarch 27, 2015

Why Vincent Enyeama will not earn his 101st cap against South Africa

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama, will miss Sunday’s international friendly with South Africa, with a back problem. ...

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Janeth JMarch 14, 2015

South Africa denies military deployment in Nigeria

by Ranti Joseph South Africa has denied reports that its military personnel were deployed in Nigeria to help fight against ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 13, 2015

We hear Nigeria pays foreign mercenaries $400 per day to fight Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju Speculations are rife that Nigeria has brought in hundreds of mercenaries from Eastern Europe to boost the ...

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Ada IgboanugoFebruary 26, 2015

Wait, is D’banj receiving oral sex on stage?

by Chinwe Okafor How big is the koko?! D’banj was in South Africa recently to continue his 10 year anniversary ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 25, 2015

The younger generation aren’t well represented by GEJ – APC chieftain

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Osun State, Gboyega Famoodun, says the opposition party chose Maj.- Gen. Muhammadu ...

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Janeth JFebruary 14, 2015

Nigeria ‘hires South African mercenaries to fight Boko Haram’

by Ranti Joseph Reports say about 100 South African retired military men are actively involved in the Nigerian offensive against Boko ...

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SolaFebruary 10, 2015

Flavour & Chidinma show chemistry in ‘Ololufe’ video (PHOTOS, WATCH)

by Anike Jacobs Oh wow, Chidinma and Flavour have got some cool chemistry going on between ’em. In Flavour’s newly ...

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Kolapo OlapojuFebruary 4, 2015

I know Tiwa Savage is pregnant, but I love her – SA rapper, AKA says

by Bem Abubakar South African rapper, AKA, real names- Kiernan Jordan Forbes, is in Nigeria for the Industry nite event, ...

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Ada IgboanugoJanuary 19, 2015

Sad news: Couple murdered barely a month after wedding

by Chinwe Okafor It is no news the increasing crime rate in the Southern part of Africa. Hoodlums have been ...

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Isime EseneJanuary 17, 2015

#TheYNaijaInterview: I didn’t think Idris would win BBA Hotshots – Tayo Faniran

by Wilfred Okiche We imagine we know quite a bit about you from the show, tell us a bit about ...

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Kolapo OlapojuJanuary 14, 2015

“Goodluck is quick to speak on Paris but says nothing about his own” – This South African politician is upset with GEJ

by Kolapo Olapoju Julius Sello Malema, leader of South African political party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is displeased with President Goodluck ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 31, 2014

Missing billions! Abba Moro! They jumped the fence! | These are the top 10 scandals of 2014

by Wilfred Okiche   What a year! Some of the 10 stories that made up this list were tragic and ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 26, 2014

“I have powers all over my body”: SA witch-doctor confesses at the Synagogue in Lagos (WATCH)

by Temitope Onitiju An article written by Ihechukwu Njoku, a freelance Nigerian journalist has chronicled how a 34-year-old female witch-doctor, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 19, 2014

I advised Keshi to quit @NgSuperEagles, but he didn’t listen – Onigbinde

by Mark Bassey Recently, several former coaches of the Super Eagles have urged Stephen Keshi to quit as gaffer of ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 14, 2014

Miss South Africa is the new Miss World

by Temitope Onitiju Rolene Strauss of South Africa has won the 2014 edition of the Miss World beauty pageant. Hungarian ...

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YEditorNovember 30, 2014

Former foreign minister, Gbenga Ashiru, is dead

by Chidi Okoye Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, 66, Nigeria’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan from 2011 ...

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Isime EseneNovember 30, 2014

Made Men: Iyanya & manager, Ubi Franklin step out looking fresh in SA (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido   Ladies man, Iyanya and his manager, Ubi Franklin were both in South Africa yesterday for the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 26, 2014

A British MP recently lost her job after a tweet. Here’s something we can learn from that

by Adedayo Ademuwagun   A British MP named Emily Thornberry was made to resign recently after she tweeted a photo ...

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Isime EseneNovember 23, 2014

#ThatShockingMoment when female fan steals a kiss from Wizkid (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido   Wizkid always commands the attention of female fans wherever he goes and the South African ladies ...

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Isime EseneNovember 20, 2014

Opinion: Africa, a continent of prophets?

by Mario Giro   Nigerian prophets now run the continent and beyond, aggregating a large number of followers. There is ...

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Isime EseneNovember 19, 2014

Tony Elumelu & Orji Uzor Kalu join Forbes Magazine list of Africa’s Richest

by Isi Esene   Forbes Magazine has released a list of 50 Richest Tycoons in Africa with Chairman of Heirs Holding, ...

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Isime EseneNovember 19, 2014

‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Nigeria vs South Africa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang   Keshi has to go now This is the most obvious fact, is’t it? The Super Eagles ...

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YEditorNovember 18, 2014

@NgSuperEagles arrive Uyo for Bafana showdown

by Mark Bassey The Super Eagles have arrived in camp at the Le Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, ahead ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 16, 2014

74 South African corpses finally repatriated

by Kolapo Olapoju   74 out of the 85 corpses of South Africans who died in the 12 September building ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 12, 2014

Teenage girl bleeds from the eyes and various parts of her body (PICTURED)

by Temitope Onitiju Blood comes out of the eyes, legs, hands, nose and various parts of the body of a 13-year-old ...

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